Opinion

Columns

Sign of the Times

Virtual Reality

Argument in the Office

Wanna Write for Opinion?

All Opinion Posts

Steer Clear of Scammers

May 16, 2006 by Mark Signa

Knock, knock. Who's there? Steve. Steve who? Steve, some random guy who is traveling across the country with 10 other people, going door to door asking you to give him money or a check with your pers...
read more

Tequila Sunrise

May 16, 2006 by

The ‘human was pleasantly surprised this morning when it read that the store at Buchanan now sells tequila and 30-packs. Much to the ‘human’s chagrin, the whiteboard was wrong. Poor ...
read more

Cookiewich Craze Finally Reaches IV

May 16, 2006 by

There's a new craze sweeping Isla Vista. In case you haven't heard, the cookiewich from I.V. Drip is the hottest thing since alcohol getting you drunk. The cookiewich is exactly what it sounds like: a...
read more

Honor the Most Important Man in IV: the Beer Vendor

May 16, 2006 by

There is always one man that, no matter how sad or tired or depressed you are, can make you smile and ride off with feelings of inspiration, encouragement and joy. That man is the beer vendor. To be h...
read more

Hey Teachers, Leave Us Adults Alone

May 15, 2006 by

The university administration has decided to treat its students like children. Over the next few months, UCSB officials will discuss whether the university will punish students for alcohol, drug and a...
read more

Silly Weather

May 15, 2006 by

The ‘human will be the first to admit that the weather has kinda sucked this quarter. Monday’s forecast: Still pissed about overcast skies and this subpar box? Blame the Nexus for all thes...
read more

Impeachment Effort Fails to Grasp the Constitution

May 15, 2006 by Joshua A. Rodine

Jake Thorn needs to step back, take a breath and reflect a little more critically on this impeachment he's proposing ("Support Bush's Impeachment," Daily Nexus, May 12). First, let's put all our cards...
read more

Smoke Weed South of the Border

May 12, 2006 by Eliezer Sherman

In the coming weeks, Mexico may potentially become more progressive in terms of drug control than the United States. What? How is that possible? Well, the fact of the matter is, according to the Asso...
read more

El Taco ‘Humigo

May 12, 2006 by

Rest in peace, El Taco Amigo. Your all-day happy hour made those morning classes so much more bearable. The ‘human shall miss thee. Friday’s forecast: The ‘human realizes El Taco Ami...
read more

Support Bush’s Impeachment

May 12, 2006 by Jake Thorn

Remember that whole impeachment thing last quarter? Yeah, well, we're back. Bush is still breaking the law. His approval ratings are still falling. His war is still dragging on. His Republican cronies...
read more

El Taco Amigo Promotes Sense of Community in IV

May 12, 2006 by Daniel Hawley

This morning I woke up hung over. I couldn't find my shoes as I walked out the door of a good friend's house and found myself running to class. My driver's license will tell you that I am 20 years old...
read more

Fight Back Against Racism By Educating Those Around Us

May 12, 2006 by Henry Sarria

To whoever scribbled that derogatory remark on the wall of the women's bathroom door in the Santa Rosa Residence Hall, I ask this simple question: Is that all you've got? After all, you're claiming so...
read more

How Great Thou Ain’t

May 11, 2006 by

So the weatherhuman was dumping some weatherwaste in the unisexual bathroom on the seventh floor of the library yesterday afternoon. This unisexual human was doing its best Elvis impersonation loudly....
read more

Let Your Apathy Reign

May 11, 2006 by Nick Pasto

Have you ever seen "The Island of Dr. Moreau"? It's probably my favorite movie of all time. In case you missed it, I'll briefly summarize the plot: A nefarious mad scientist played by an over-the-hill...
read more

University Oversteps Its Boundary of Jurisdiction

May 11, 2006 by Greg McDowell

The article entitled "On-Campus Review Committee May Expand Authority Into I.V." (Daily Nexus, May 9) infuriated me. Who is the university to try to step into the personal lives of students? The only ...
read more